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Father 82 has clear water from backside for approx 10 minutes after bowel movement. why?

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Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fistula: May have a fistula ( connection between bladder to bowel) & will need to see a gastroenterologist to rule out tumor in the colon. In elderly patient stool impaction can also cause similar symptoms. Get it checked.

Answered 7/28/2015

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